QIANLONG (1736-95)

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AN IMPERIAL CINNABAR LACQUER INSCRIBED WALL VASE
QIANLONG (1736-95)
Of baluster shape with stylised dragon handles to the neck, the front with a black reserve panel containing a poetic inscription within a gilt metal key-fret border, the body carved in relief with bats amongst cloud scrolls between lappet bands, mounted on a gilt metal backing and a wood stand
7¾ in. (19.6 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

It is very unusual to find lacquer wall vases with inscriptions as with the present lot, they are more frequently found in porcelain.
A pair of lacquer wall vases were sold in these Rooms, 19 June 2001, lot 160.

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